If you have been on a job hunt or sought a promotion, you know that employer and coworker references are usually vital parts of the process. The statements others in your workplace make about you can also significantly affect your professional and public reputation. If an employer or coworker speaks dishonestly about you to others,... Read...
Treated unfairly at work? Contact attorney Theo Khachaturian today at 818-237-4166 or contact us about your case. Unfortunately, the workplace can be unkind. Sometimes you can bring legal action against your employer for unfair treatment at work, and sometimes you can’t. How do you know when a workplace issue is legally actionable? Read the following article for insights and... Read...
In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) defines hostile environment sexual harassment as unwelcome comments or conduct based on sex that unreasonably interfere with an employee’s work performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Any unwanted visual, verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature is illegal if it is... Read...
As an employee in California, you have the right to be treated with respect, and to work in an environment free of harassment. You, your employer, and your work colleagues must foster a working environment that promotes a sense of well-being for all. Unfortunately, not all employers treat their employees well and some fail to... Read...
California workers should be able to earn a living in a safe and secure environment. You should not face threats, harassment, or bullying on the job based on your race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic. Employees in California are protected against workplace bullying under a number of different laws. California employers have a... Read...
Being mistreated on the job can be both emotionally draining and psychologically damaging. In extreme cases, it may also be legally actionable in California. If you were mistreated by your supervisor or boss due to poor conditions at work, you may be wondering: Can I sue my boss for emotional distress? Can I sue my... Read...
If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual harassment in California, do not try to fight this battle on your own. Understanding the Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations in California According to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), the statute of limitations for filing a claim alleging sexual harassment in... Read...
Federal and California State Laws Protect Employees from Hostile Work Environments What is an example of a hostile work environment? The answer(s): it’s not always clear. California employees who feel intimidated, scared, or distressed often need clarity about whether they are trapped in a hostile work environment. It is important to understand that many different... Read...
Workplace sexual harassment has been in the news lately. Many of the women coming forward in the #MeToo movement have been reporting abuse and harassment at the hands of their bosses. If you have suffered sexual harassment, you are not alone. However, sexual harassment is a complex topic because it is not illegal to socialize... Read...
Every employee, no matter their employer, the position they are in, or the level they are at in their career, is entitled to a safe and non-hostile work environment. If a work environment becomes hostile, that employee is entitled to pursue legal action. But, you may wonder, what does and does not constitute “hostile”? Defining... Read...